The Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL) joins 44 other European transport organisations in calling on EU Member States and the EU to strengthen funding for the transport sector under the future EU budget. In an open letter, the organisations urge national governments to increase the budget of the future Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to at least €100 billion.

Robust, state-of-the-art transport infrastructure is key to Europe’s resilience, industrial competitiveness, supply chain sovereignty, and strategic preparedness. The sector is ready to deliver, but adequate public funding is essential.

Read the full open letter and the list of signatories : https://aerrl.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Open-Letter-Transport-Coalition-_-MFF.pdf

Read the AERRL’s press release : https://aerrl.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PR-letter-Transport-Coalition-MFF-VF.pdf